Author Archives: Keith Good

DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported yesterday that, “Congress may be close to an agreement to replace the Section 199A language in the new tax law to curb the advantages for farmers selling products to cooperatives instead of private companies. “Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters on Tuesday he understands a possible fix would… Continue Reading

Peter Rudegeair and Christina Rexrode reported earlier this week at The Wall Street Journal Online that, “Some well-funded startups have an unusual pitch for homeowners strapped for cash: Let’s own this house together. “A handful of companies, including those backed by marquee Silicon Valley names such as Andreessen Horowitz and Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic organization, are experimenting… Continue Reading

A news release yesterday from Culver’s stated that, “Culver’s is celebrating National FFA Week in a big way. Through its Thank You Farmers® Project, the restaurant will launch its fourth annual FFA Essay Contest on Feb. 19. The three winning essay writers will win $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, for their FFA chapters. “The FFA… Continue Reading

Associated Press writer Andrew Demillo reported on Friday that, “Arkansas’ ban on the use of a weed killer blamed by farmers in several states for crop damage will remain in place after a state judge dismissed a legal challenge by a maker of the herbicide. “Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza dismissed the lawsuit by… Continue Reading

Gregory Meyer reported on Friday at The Financial Times Online that, “Archer Daniels Midland and Syngenta, two giants of industrial agriculture, have settled lawsuits over the release of a new biotech corn strain that upended US grain exports to China. “ADM, an international grain dealer, had accused Swiss-based seed company Syngenta of negligence when it… Continue Reading

Jacob Bunge and Richard Rubin reported today at The Wall Street Journal Online that, “Some agricultural companies are revamping operations to avoid being stung by the new U.S. tax law. “Ethanol makers and family-owned grain companies are setting up new agricultural cooperatives to benefit from a provision in the law that gives farmers larger tax savings… Continue Reading